How to pronounce disposed
Say it like dih-SPOHZD. Disposed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOHZD).
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- dih
- SPOHZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disposed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPOHZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of disposed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-SPOHZD.
What does disposed mean?
- having made preparations“prepared to take risks”
- (usually followed by to) naturally disposed toward“he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant”“I am not minded to answer any questions”
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Words that rhyme with disposed
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Questions about saying disposed
How do you pronounce disposed?
Say dih-SPOHZD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspoʊzd/. In British English it is /dɪˈspəʊzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disposed?
Disposed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOHZD). Broken into parts: dih · SPOHZD.
Is disposed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dɪˈspəʊzd/ (dih-SPOHZD).